The Alternative College Pathway Program would allow students who are unable to access traditional Post-Secondary offerings a pathway to gaining the skills they need for high-growth and in-demand occupations.
Minnesota Statute 116L.562 authorizes the youth at work equity grant program directing DEED(Department of Employment and Economic Development) to award grants to eligible organizations for the purpose of providing workforce development and training opportunities to economically disadvantaged or at-risk youth ages 16-24.
At-risk is defined in MS 116L.56. For purposes of eligibility determination, the following individuals are considered at risk:
Potential students must provide written documentation explaining why they meet the eligibility requirements.
Students who successfully complete the CNA course will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Competency Exam to be placed on the MN Nursing Assistant Registry.
Included in this course:
Dates & Times:
This class is hybrid and will consist of 32 hours of online work in D2L.
On Campus Schedule in Lab 150:
10/17/25, 10/24/25, 10/31/25, 11/7/25, 11/14/25, 11/21/25, 12/5/25, 12/12/25, 12/19/25, 1/2/26, 1/9/26, 1/16/26, 1/23/26, 1/30/26
Clinical: Times & Location
1/23/26, 1/24/26, 1/25/26
Students must meet the eligibility requirements. Please complete the survey and a representative will reach out to you with the next steps in the process.
In this 3-credit course, students learn about oxy/fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SAMW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes and the safety concerns
connected with them.
To demonstrate their knowledge, students
will practice appropriate welding techniques as applied to various materials and joint types in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Join a field that is in high demand!
Dates: TBD
To register, please contact Dawn Sandberg at 320.629.5184 or Dawn.Sandberg@pine.edu.
Written documentation on why students meet the eligibility requirements must be sent to Dawn. Once eligibility requirements are confirmed, students will be sent instructions on how to apply to the campus.
Once students have completed the Introductory course, a Career Exploration Advisor will help these student connect to available Life Skills training. Students will be encouraged to take advantage of at least one of these offerings. Life Skills training includes but may not be limited to:
At PTCC, we make college possible for those starting out or starting over. Whether you seek a career program, new skills or general education transferable to another college or university, Pine is an excellent choice! Join us for an on-campus or virtual information session.
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